What are the parallels between the recent Justice Department resignations and Watergate?

Recent principled resignations within the Justice Department under Trump's administration bear striking similarities to what occurred during Watergate. As Andrew Weissman notes, during Watergate, officials resigned in protest against Richard Nixon's attempts to control the Justice Department - a situation previously unprecedented until the Trump era. Today's resignations have elevated these concerns 'to yet another level,' suggesting an even more severe threat to the independence of the Justice Department. These principled stands by career officials highlight the ethical challenges facing federal prosecutors when confronted with potentially improper political influence, reflecting ongoing tensions between presidential authority and the rule of law.